Shuffleboard Surface
Before waxing a board for the first time, it should be cleaned with a Cleaner or Polish.
Step 1:
For Traditional Shuffle Board Wood Lacquer boards:
We recommend a
traditional environmentally safe blend of water with a 1/4 cup vinegar
plus a few drops of oil—makes for a much better wood cleaner and
polish. The vinegar pulls the dirt out of the wood, and the few drops
of oil lubricates the wood so that it doesn’t dry out. The best oils to
use are those that have the longest shelf life. Olive oil works well.
The best choice of all is the liquid wax jojoba, because it never goes
rancid. It is found in most health food stores. This will remove
foreign matter from the surface of the board.
For A Polymer Finish like we use on the McClure shuffleboard tables.
You simply can
clean the table with any multi purpose cleaner or even a glass cleaner.
One of the reasons for a Polymer finish is much lower maintenance. If
you have a McClure board you can skip now directly to step 3 or 4.
For both tables
apply the cleaner with a soft cloth and buff to a clean polish removing
any debris from the wood. This should be done 2 to 4 times per month
depending on the use.
Step 2:
Only Applies to Traditional Lacquer type shuffle boards.
2. You can apply
wax over any finish-penetrating oils, varnish, lacquer, or polyurethane
. But, only buy a high-quality, cabinetmaker's wax, one designed
specifically for wood furniture. It should also be applied with a
towel. Application for the wax is identical to application of the
polish, buff lightly with a dry towel until the surface is as smooth as
ice. Once again, depending on the use of the board, 2 to 3 times per
month is usually recommended.
Step 3:
For ULTIMATE SPEED you may now apply Adroit Silicone Spray. Apply and let is set for 5 minutes.
DO NOT try to
improve on these instructions by allowing drying or by using a buffer!
Do not use silicone spray that is not specifically for shuffleboards. A
polymer finish is much faster and you can skip this step unless you
want a very fast board.
Step 4:
You are now ready to apply Adroit Speed Powder or another brand of powder.
We hope you have found these Shuffleboard Maintenance tips and Shuffleboard maintenance guide helpful
The
shuffleboard table generally should be kept away from windows because
of the inconsistencies associated with the daily change in temperature
and sun exposure. The sun will dry the silicone spray that you apply to
the playfield to keep the powdered wax on for consistent speed. And it
will flatten or even crown a board during the day, and then the board
will play differently at night. That can be very frustrating if you are
trying to learn shots on a shuffleboard. If you can avoid locating your
shuffleboard near windows or where it will get direct sunlight you will
have a better playing experience
Check
the shuffleboard tabletop every few weeks and adjust as necessary.
Usually shuffleboards are set up with a slight concave in them but some
people prefer a perfectly flat board. (See the picture below with a
straight edge across the surface) It is recommended that you can slide
a piece of standard paper under the center of the straight edge as
shown below. However on the outside edges the paper would not pass
under the straight edge. This is a general rule when first setting up a
board. Next slide some pucks down the table and see how they drift or
how much they drift in towards the middle of the board. Then adjust to
your personal preference. To Learn more see video.